·Approval of Previous Minutes- A motion to actually read the full minutes of the
June meeting was made by Tom McKinney, Seconded by Past Commander Carl Dow, and
passed by all present.Adjutant Pruett
read the minutes.A motion to accept as
read was made by Judge Advocate Ventura, seconded by Second Vice-Commander
McGahey, and passed by all present.

·Reports

Adjutant-
Adjutant Pruett reported that since the Legion year just began, there are
no percentages from the Department of Alabama to report.Adjutant Pruett did report that we have
recruited six new members since July 1, including two that joined prior
to the meeting tonight.NOTE: Add one transfer after the
meeting, for a total of seven new members to Post 229.Since there were no questions,
Commander Woods deemed the Adjutant Report as passed.

Finance – Finance
Officer Leondra Kelley was absent from the meeting due to being in the
Madison Hospital. Commander Woods reported that Post 229 had donated $200
to a veteran in need, and Adjutant Pruett provided more information.Adjutant Pruett advised that the
veteran is married with two children, and is currently unemployed and
being evicted.Adjutant Pruett
advised that the veteran found new housing, and had managed most of the
money, except deposits.Adjutant
Pruett and Finance Officer Kelly had met with the family, and provided a
check to cover deposits, and the check was made payable to the apartment
complex.Commander Woods also
reported that this request came through the Department of Alabama, and
they had already vetted the veteran for a legitimate need. Commander
Woods also reported the balance of both accounts. Motion to accept the
Finance Report was made by Legionnaire McKinney, seconded by Second
Vice-Commander McGahey, and passed my all present.Note: Balances are not
reported here, but members of Post 229 can contact Commander Woods with
any questions.

State of the District/County
Report- No Report

NAVFOC- No Report

DAV- No Report

Committees
Reports-

Americanism
Committee- This report will be covered in Unfinished Business

Membership
Committee- First Vice-Commander stated that there is no report, but that
there will be more to report after contacting District 12 Membership
Committee.Commander Woods stated
that Alabama has approximately 328,000 veterans eligible for membership
in the American Legion. Alabama has only 19,000 of these members signed
as members. Smaller States like Idaho has 58,000 members. We need to work
to bring more of these 328,000 veterans into the Alabama American Legion

·Unfinished Business

Law Enforcement Award Americanism Committee-

Legionnaire
Tom McKinney reported that Law Enforcement Officer of Year is Detective
Corporal Christie Gover of the Madison Police Department, and that she was
submitted to the Department of Alabama for consideration at the upcoming
convention, but a Montgomery Police Officer won.Legionnaire McKinney reported that he will be
making a formal presentation to Corporal Gover at Madison City Council on 10
August at 1800 Hrs. and invited our memberships to be present at the
presentation to show support. Please come out and support your Post 229 at this
presentation.

New Monument
PlansCommander Woods explained the history of the monument, and the
need to replace it, to all members present.Commander Woods also stated that the plan
was to present the monument plans to the Madison City Council at the next
City Council meeting, and that the total projected cost was $39,862.Legionnaire Jim Haughen stated that the
monument plan was never put to a vote of Post 229 membership.Commander Woods stated that he had
tried to recruit volunteers to serve as a Monument Committee several
times, but never was unable to get anyone to serve.Commander Woods stated that after
getting no volunteers, he approached Legionnaire Drolet based on his experience
helping design and build the Madison County Memorial located in
Huntsville.Legionnaire Drolet
contacted a company that he was familiar with, and received memorial
plans and cost to build.Judge
Advocate Ventura made the suggestion that the post obtain three designs
and bids.The post opted to seek
additional bids, and also had five members volunteer to serve on the
Memorial Committee.Committee
Chairperson is Jim Haughen, and other members are Lester Barnard, Victor
Blade, Larry Cunningham, and John Lendeborg.The committee will establish the
perimeters under which they will operate, and report back to the post.

·New Business

Adjutant Pruett
read a Certificate of Recognition for National Commander Helms that
congratulated Commander Woods, and Post 229, on achieving 100% for the
2015 Legion year.The certificate
also came with a signed photo for National Commander Helms. Our post over
achieved by accomplishing 150% for 2015. The award recognized all Posts
accomplishing 100%.

·Adjournment-
Motion to adjourn was made by Second Vice-Commander McGahey,
seconded by Past Commander Dow, and passed by all present.Commander Woods adjourned the meeting at 2015
Hrs.

Motion to accept the minutes of the May meeting as
posted on line was made by Adjutant Pruett and seconded by Second
Vice-Commander McGahey.Motion was
passed by all present.

·Reports

Adjutant-
Adjutant Pruett reported that Post 229 is currently showing at 156.8% by
the Department of Alabama.We have
223 members total, with 207 paid up and 16 unpaid. The final report for
2014 was 154 total members, 136 paid and 18 unpaid.

Finance-
Commander Woods gave the Finance Report due to Finance Office McGrath
being out of town recently.Commander Woods reported on post profits from the Memorial Day
Poppy Give Away donations and the balance of all post accounts. NOTE: Balances are not
posted online, but members with question may contactCommander Woods directly.

State of the District/County
Report- Commander Woods reported that the new District 12 Commander is
Jeremy Blevins, with Kevin Walker being District 12 Vice-Commander.Commander Woods is the new Madison
County Commander.

NAVFOC-There
will be an upcoming email with all events planned.

DAV- No Report
Made

Committees
Reports:

Americanism
Committee- Legionnaire McKinney reported that the Madison Law
Enforcement Officer of the Year, Detective Corporal Christie Gover, was
presented for consideration by the Department of Alabama, but did not
win.Legionnaire McKinney asked
to be reimbursed for the cost of the plaque.Legionnaire Leech made the motion to
reimburse, it was seconded by Legionnaire Draper, and passed by all
present.

Membership
Drive-First Vice-Commander Dumont reported that there will be a
recruitment drive for Madison County soon, and that details are still
being worked out.

Review of new
monument plans-Commander Woods presented the design plan for the new
monument and discussed the suggested changes with the membership. Commander
Woods will be seeking approval from the City of Madison and asking for
funds to help in the effort.Commander Woods will also present the plans to the Madison Historical
Society as a courtesy.

Election of
Finance Officers for 2016

Candidates:
Allison McGrath and Leondra Kelley- The new elected Finance Officer is
Leondra Kelley.

·New
Business

oAdjutant Pruett stated that he plans to run a recruitment booth at
the City of Madison Independence Day celebration and asked members to consider
volunteering to staff the booth throughout the event.More information will be forthcoming.

oDepartment
Convention 18 – 21 June 2015, Marriott,Huntsville, Alabama: Commander Woods informed the members that he had
paid for 7 delegates for the Convention. Members to attend, Commander Woods,Vice Monica Dumont, Past Commander Carl Dow,
Adjutant Douglas Pruett, Executive Committee Member, Tom McKinney, Member,
Lelia Woods. There is one open delegate position open.

oInstallation of Officers by Commander Robert Douglas, American
Legion Post 351, Huntsville, Al:

Post 351
Commander Douglas gave the charge and Oath of Office to the 2016 Post 229
officers.

Motion to adjourn was made by Adjutant Pruett
and seconded by First Vice-Commander Dumont. The motion was passed by all
present and Commander Woods adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM. Next meeting will
9 July 2015.